Rhonda McBride

For Michael and two childhood friends, growing up Black meant putting up with subtle slurs and insults — a form of racism known today as “microagression” — comments typically masked in the guise of humor, confusing to the person who is the target, sometimes devastating. Michael, who only wants to use his first name on…

It’s been almost a year since we started out on a pandemic journey with no maps guide us, headed down a dark road filled with many unknowns. So where are we now? On this Wednesday’s Juneau Afternoon, a progress report. Some of the highlights: An update on COVID-19 vaccine clinics. Guests: Robert Barr, City and…

Forest Wagner, who teaches Outdoor Studies at UAS, calls Juneau a “community of adventurers.” That’s why he says Juneau needs more people trained as Wilderness First Responders. On Friday’s Juneau Afternoon, Wagner explains how you can become a certified responder. Some other highlights: The “Inspiring Girls Expedition.” How it uses outdoors adventures to get girls…

This Thursday’s Juneau Afternoon is presented by the  Juneau Black Awareness Association. Sherry Patterson and Kay Smith talk with three Alaska women of color, who feel a connection with Vice President Kamala Harris and her multi-racial identity. What her historic rise to the vice presidency means to Fay Callam, Dr. Myandi Than and Dr. Cindy…

Many Alaskans woke up early to watch the inauguration of a new president and vice president — to take part in a collective ritual that carries the weight of tradition but also telegraphs a vision for the future. On this Wednesday’s Juneau Afternoon, Rhonda McBride asked Alaskans to share their perspectives on the ceremony. Here…

They say politics is Alaska’s favorite sport — but this year in Juneau, no one’s sure exactly how the game is going to be played. The Senate and the House have yet to organize – and with the pandemic in the backdrop and state finances on life support, it’ll be a year that will call for some tough decisions.